quick help needed

Red XIII · 09-25-2006, 11:23 PM

My girlfriend dropped a little rootbeer in her labtop and now like 10 mins later it keeps pressing keys. What can be done about the prolbem? Could the rootbeer have done it or could it have been some malicious software that just happened to activate?

chauffeur2 · 09-25-2006, 11:36 PM

G'Day Red XIII,

More than likely it would be the rootbeer.
You will have to get a hair dryer and on the coolest setting blow the keyboard to dry out the rootbeer.
However, the fact that rootbeer contains sugar, you might be better off taking it to the manufacturer to get them to thoroughly clean it, that's if you don't think that you could take it apart to do the job yourself.
The stickiness of the sugar residue will play havoc with the keyboard.

Red XIII · 09-25-2006, 11:48 PM

Thanks for the info dude. I think the rootbeer may be dry by now. Currently the prolbem still exists. she is currently giving up til tomorrow. I think she should get it repaired but it is like getting older.

chauffeur2 · 09-25-2006, 11:51 PM

If it was performing properly prior to the mishap, and is still in good order, I'd be getting it repaired, as it will more than likely be cheaper than replacing it, plus much less hassle with transferring files etc.

**TheMatt** · 09-26-2006, 04:35 PM

You can often take it to the shop and they will replace the keyboard, which will be relitively inexpensive. If you can find the correct keyboard, you could even do it yourself if you are feeling adventurous.

**Terrister** · 09-26-2006, 05:12 PM

Check on Ebay for a keyboard if you wish to do it yourself.

09-25-2006, 11:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Red XIII Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 8 OS: XP Pro	quick help needed My girlfriend dropped a little rootbeer in her labtop and now like 10 mins later it keeps pressing keys. What can be done about the prolbem? Could the rootbeer have done it or could it have been some malicious software that just happened to activate?

09-25-2006, 11:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
chauffeur2 Manager Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 10,180 OS: Xp Sp3 with all updates + Vista™ Ultimate SP1. My System	G'Day Red XIII, More than likely it would be the rootbeer. You will have to get a hair dryer and on the coolest setting blow the keyboard to dry out the rootbeer. However, the fact that rootbeer contains sugar, you might be better off taking it to the manufacturer to get them to thoroughly clean it, that's if you don't think that you could take it apart to do the job yourself. The stickiness of the sugar residue will play havoc with the keyboard. __________________ Dave T. Submit New Articles If it works, Don't fix it! Especially if Bill Gates had anything to do with it!!

09-25-2006, 11:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
chauffeur2 Manager Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 10,180 OS: Xp Sp3 with all updates + Vista™ Ultimate SP1. My System	If it was performing properly prior to the mishap, and is still in good order, I'd be getting it repaired, as it will more than likely be cheaper than replacing it, plus much less hassle with transferring files etc. __________________ Dave T. Submit New Articles If it works, Don't fix it! Especially if Bill Gates had anything to do with it!!

09-26-2006, 04:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	You can often take it to the shop and they will replace the keyboard, which will be relitively inexpensive. If you can find the correct keyboard, you could even do it yourself if you are feeling adventurous. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

09-26-2006, 05:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 7,098 OS: Xp	Check on Ebay for a keyboard if you wish to do it yourself. __________________

09-25-2006, 11:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Red XIII Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 8 OS: XP Pro	Thanks for the info dude. I think the rootbeer may be dry by now. Currently the prolbem still exists. she is currently giving up til tomorrow. I think she should get it repaired but it is like getting older.